Meet the ‘Real-Life’ Version of Clive Rosfield From Final Fantasy 16 Handling the Buster Sword Like a Pro!

Clive Rosfield from Final Fantasy XVI has to be one of the most celebrated characters in gaming. The protagonist became a phenomenon due to the detailing of his traits and the arc he went through during the narrative of FF16. But his love affair with the buster sword remains the highlight of Square Enix’s epic saga. What if you could actually meet a real-life version of the Final Fantasy hero? Sounds ‘too good to be true’? Well, you clearly haven’t heard of the internet’s new viral sensation, yet.

Final Fantasy 16 marked its release earlier this year and immediately became a popular gaming trend. The role-playing adventure set some new standards for the franchise. The critics were highly impressed with the product. However, the characters and dark theme storytelling received most of the appreciation. This is why the character of Clive Rosfield and his tale with the sword got into the elite list of ‘unforgettable characters’. Now, with some unbelievable moves, a social media influencer has the fans reminiscing about the world of Final Fantasy 16.

Final Fantasy 16 players find the sword-swinging hero in real life! 

Shawn Paul Braden Couch, a social media influencer and fitness expert, has made headlines and for a very special reason. According to the Final Fantasy community, the workout videos of the creator seemingly look like Clive Rosfield slaying enemies with the sword. The fitness enthusiast usually posts workout videos with a sword, which makes us revisit the dark-themed narrative of Square Enix. 

In the instagram reel, he wrote, “First time I’ve gotten that initial lift! I think it looks sick & The extra weight lifting I’ve been doing is definitely paying off.” He further wrote, “Also first time I’ve used reverse guard in a while! Love that I tried some new things in this combo that really paid off!”

You’re probably wondering how hard it actually is to move the sword around. The buster sword is made up of solid hardwood and weighs around 17.3 lbs to 18 lbs! Suddenly, the sword swing show seems more impressive. Also, what makes his workout videos more relevant to the character is how Shawn’s training has progressed over the last few months. 

The influencer’s progress has gotten even better lately, as he’s able to handle the sword like it’s nothing. Everything from his technique to even his muscle development gives you the inspiration to go out and train. The quality of building up a trait through hard work and training when not gifted sounds familiar, right? Exactly a quality Clive Rosfield showcased in Final Fantasy 16. 

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Even though Clive was the firstborn, he did not receive his father’s Fire Eikon Phoenix power; rather, the younger Joshua inherited the Dominant role. Seeking meaning in life, Clive transformed into the First Shield of Rosaria, charged with defending Joshua, and granted the ability to channel some of the Phoenix’s flames thanks to a blessing.

The real-life Clive Rosfield aka Shawn Paul even teaches others how to train with the swords. So, if you ever want to learn his ways and be one of the ‘shields’, here’s your chance. 

You can visit his profile from the link. 

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